BARRA DE TAREAS PERSONALIZADA PARA WINDOWS 8 8.1 32-64 BITS.
BARRA DE TAREAS PERSONALIZADA PARA WINDOWS 8 8.1 32-64 BITS
Windows 8 and 8.1 are two versions of the popular operating system that offer many features and customization options. One of the most important parts of the user interface is the taskbar, which is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen that shows the icons of the programs and apps that are running or pinned.
The taskbar can be personalized in many ways to suit your preferences and needs. You can change its color, size, position, transparency, and behavior. You can also add or remove toolbars, shortcuts, and widgets to make it more functional and convenient.
In this article, we will show you how to customize your taskbar in Windows 8 and 8.1 for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. We will also explain how to check which version of Windows you have and why it matters.
How to check your version of Windows
Before you start customizing your taskbar, you need to know which version of Windows you have: 32-bit or 64-bit. This is because some features and options may vary depending on the version.
To check your version of Windows, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start button on the lower-left corner of the screen.
- Type system in the search box and click on System in the results.
- In the System window, look for the System type entry under System. It will tell you whether you have a 32-bit or a 64-bit operating system.
If you have a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only run 32-bit programs and apps on your computer. If you have a 64-bit version of Windows, you can run both 32-bit and 64-bit programs and apps on your computer. However, some older programs may not work properly on a 64-bit system unless they are compatible or updated.
How to customize your taskbar in Windows 8 and 8.1
Now that you know which version of Windows you have, you can start customizing your taskbar according to your liking. Here are some of the most common ways to personalize your taskbar in Windows 8 and 8.1:
Change the color of your taskbar
You can change the color of your taskbar to match your desktop background or theme. To do this, follow these steps:
- Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select Personalize.
- In the Personalization window, click on Color at the bottom.
- In the Color and Appearance window, choose a color from the palette or click on More to see more colors.
- You can also adjust the color intensity by moving the slider below the palette.
- If you want to make your taskbar transparent, check the box next to Enable transparency.
- Click on Save changes when you are done.
Change the size of your taskbar
You can change the size of your taskbar to make it bigger or smaller. To do this, follow these steps:
- Right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Properties.
- In the Taskbar Properties window, check or uncheck the box next to Use small taskbar buttons.
- If you check the box, your taskbar will become smaller and show only icons without labels. If you uncheck the box, your taskbar will become bigger and show icons with labels.
- You can also change the size of your taskbar by dragging its edge with your mouse cursor. However, this will only work if your taskbar is unlocked.
- To unlock or lock your taskbar, right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Lock the taskbar.
- If you see a check mark next to it, it means your taskbar is locked and cannot be resized or moved. If you don’t see a check mark next to it, it means your taskbar is unlocked and can be resized or moved.
- To resize your taskbar, move your mouse cursor over its edge until it becomes a double-headed arrow. Then click and drag it to make it bigger or smaller.
- To move your taskbar, move your mouse cursor over an empty space on your taskbar until it becomes a four-headed arrow. Then click and drag it to any edge of your screen: top, bottom, left, or right.
- You can also change the location of your taskbar by selecting one of the options under Taskbar location on screen in the Taskbar Properties window.
- If you want to hide your taskbar when not in use, check the box next to Auto-hide the taskbar. If you want to keep it always visible, uncheck the box next to it.
- If you want to show or hide icons such as clock, volume, network, battery, etc., click on Customize…. Then choose which icons you want to show or hide under Select which icons appear on
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taskbarAdd toolbars to your taskbar
You can add toolbars to your taskbar to access your favorite folders, files, or web pages quickly. A toolbar is a row, column, or block of buttons or icons that represent tasks or items. To add a toolbar to your taskbar, follow these steps:
- Right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Toolbars.
- Select one of the available toolbars from the list or click on New toolbar… to create a custom toolbar.
- If you select New toolbar…, browse to the folder or network location that you want to use as a toolbar and click on Select Folder.
- The new toolbar will appear on your taskbar with the name of the folder or location. You can click on the double arrows next to it to expand or collapse it.
- You can also drag and drop the toolbar to any edge of your screen or resize it by dragging its edge.
Some of the available toolbars are:
- Address: This is basically the address bar in File Explorer that lets you quickly go to any folder or web page you specify.
- Links: These are the links from your Favorites bar in Internet Explorer. These are saved in your “C:\\Users\\ (user-name)\\Favorites\\Favorites Bar” folder.
- Bing Desktop: This toolbar is only available if you installed Bing Desktop (Windows Update or downloaded). This will let you search the web using Bing.
- Touch Keyboard: This allows you to toggle the touch keyboard to show or hide.
- Desktop: This is your shell Desktop folder in a cascading menu for quick access.
Pin programs to your taskbar
You can pin programs to your taskbar to access them quickly and easily. Pinning a program means attaching its icon to the taskbar so that you can launch it with one click. To pin a program to your taskbar, follow these steps:
- From the Start menu or apps list, right-click on the program you want to pin and select Pin to taskbar. If the program is already open on the desktop, right-click on its taskbar icon and select Pin this program to taskbar.
- The program icon will appear on your taskbar and stay there even after you close it.
- To unpin a program from your taskbar, right-click on its icon and select Unpin this program from taskbar.
You can also rearrange the order of the pinned programs on your taskbar by dragging and dropping their icons.
Add shortcuts to your taskbar
You can add shortcuts to your taskbar to open files, folders, or web pages that you use frequently. A shortcut is a link that points to an item on your computer or online. To add a shortcut to your taskbar, follow these steps:
- Create a shortcut for the item you want to add. To do this, right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select New > Shortcut. Enter the location of the item or select Browse to find it in File Explorer, then select Next. Enter a name for the shortcut and select Finish.
- Right-click on the shortcut you created and select Copy.
- Right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Toolbars > New toolbar….
- In the New Toolbar – Choose a folder window, paste the location of the shortcut in the address bar and press Enter. Then select Select Folder.
- The new toolbar will appear on your taskbar with the name of the shortcut. You can click on the double arrows next to it to expand or collapse it.
- You can also drag and drop the toolbar to any edge of your screen or resize it by dragging its edge.
Use taskbar jump lists
You can use taskbar jump lists to access recently or frequently used files, folders, or web pages for a specific program. A jump list is a menu that appears when you right-click on a program icon on the taskbar or drag it upwards. To use taskbar jump lists, follow these steps:
- Right-click on a program icon on the taskbar or drag it upwards to open its jump list.
- Select one of the items from the list to open it. You can also pin an item to the jump list by clicking on the pin icon next to it. This will keep the item in the jump list even if you don’t use it often.
- To unpin an item from the jump list, click on the pin icon again. To clear the entire jump list, select Clear recent items at the bottom of the list.
You can also customize how many items appear in the jump lists by following these steps:
- Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and select Properties.
- Select the Jump Lists tab and adjust the number of recent items to display in jump lists.
- If you don’t want to store or display recently opened items in jump lists, uncheck the box next to Store and display recently opened items in Jump Lists.
- Click on Apply and OK to save your changes.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to customize your taskbar in Windows 8 and 8.1 for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. You have learned how to:
- Check your version of Windows
- Change the color, size, position, transparency, and behavior of your taskbar
- Add or remove toolbars on your taskbar
- Pin or unpin programs to your taskbar
- Add shortcuts to your taskbar
- Use taskbar jump lists
By following these steps, you can personalize your taskbar to suit your preferences and needs. You can also make it more functional and convenient by accessing your favorite items with one click. We hope you have found this article helpful and informative.
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